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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-02-24


all ages in them. This bill would take from
the town school committees the right they
now had to select their own books.
He referred to the case of California,
which has established $500, 900 publishing
house in order to meet all these difficulties.
That grand experiment has cost the State
nearly $500, 900 thus far. But even in that
State they provided for a revision of the
books only once in five years. By the pro.
posed bill it was provided for revision
every year California had had a checkered
experience with her experiment. He did not
CONSIDER State uniformity essential to cheap
books-making q comparison of the cost OF
books under the California system and the
system at present in force in this State. CAL
ifornia, Minnesota, Indiana, Vermont, Mary
land and Oregon had all tried and abandoned
the system. North Carolina alone still re.
tanned optional State uniformity, and he did
not think we need 90 down in the illiterate
south for AL example in that connection.
Mr.. Condor Of Friendship thought there
we're several objections to this bill If we
wanted to get free cheap text books, he
thought it would be better to allow towns to
furnish their own books at cost. 1t would be
just as easy to do this 40 to establish a State
Board of Education ior the simple purpose of
selecting these books. Every one of the
gentlemen prominent in educational affairs
who had come before this committee, with
one CT two exceptions, were opposed to the
proposed system. He referred to the i'm
mense temptation it would be for the men,
bers of the proposed board to make money
BY the immense control they would have Of
the school books of the State. which now
cost about 100000.
Mr.. Floyd of Brewer thought this bill was
too cumbersome and that its object could be
accomplished in very simple way, without
all the expense that would be involved in the
complicated machinery of such a Board of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-02-24

House document l04, resolve in favor Of
Highland Plantation, being up for a second
reading. was read the second time, and
pending passage to Re engrossed, was tabled
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-02-24

House document Ill, resolve In favor of
Academy, being up far q
second reading, was read the second time,
and pending passage to be engrossed, was
tabled on motion of Mr.. Ryder of Spring
field
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-02-24

Senate document Is, resolve in favor of
the Maine State College of Agriculture and
Mechanic Arts, being up for a second read
ing, was read the second time pending pas
sage to be engrossed, it was tabled and to-
morrow at IL o'clock assigned for its con-
eideratiOu.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-02-24

House document 1856, resolve in favor OF
Eugene Michaud came up for a second read
ing, and was read a second time.
Pending its passage to be engrossed Mr..
Wright moved to indefinitely postpone.
After discussion, participated in by Messrs.
Wright, Dickey, Harrington and Pattangall,
the motion to indefinitely postpone was lost
on viva soee vote, and the resolve was pass.
ed to be engrossed.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1887-09-11
The Grasshopper in Folklore

Among the oddities of geological folk
lore find the grasshopper written down
as an idle and thoughtless person. 1t is
of loquacious kind, a chatterer, and
therefore filthy, irresponsible, meier
do-weel. II starves when hard times
come; begs its bread in winter. So it
figures as the opposite from the ant; a
contrast to the silent and industrious
emmett How old the idea may be no
one can say; but, at any rate, it is ven
cradle as the most ancient Sanskrit le-
gends. For there we find the grasshop
per spoken of as an improvident individ-
ual and an unreliable, 1t runs a race
with the ant, but after taking some as
tonishing leaps takes a nap, just as the
hare does when racing with the tortoise,
and of course, the ant plods in first
Again, it neglects to store Its larder, ank
the ant-a detestable little prig in folk
lore-gives it a good lecturiDg when it
instead to hely the poor mendicant to a
grain of wheat.-Gentlemam'S Magazine.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1887-09-11
An Angry Elephant.

A large elephant named Empress, at
tached to the menagerie OF Rice Broth
ers' circus, exhibiting alta 10 cent circu s
in this city, became enraged early
Thursday morning and made furious
attack cd his keeper, Eugene Mardinez.
The elephant seized the man by the
waist and tossed him into the air Mar
dineZ received serious injuries about the
chest and legs. Other keepers succeeded
in quietlng the elephant, which was
once owned by 2. 7. Barnum. 1t is said
that Empress has killed several men.
Mardlnez was found on examination by
doctors 10 be badly injured, and could
not speak. 1t could not be said at first
whether the man could recover. En-
press was one of the several elephants
that made their escape in Troy about
five years ago. when several persons
were nearly killed in South Troy. At
that time it cost the company a round
sum of money TO settle with the injured
persons,-Troy IN. Y Telegram
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1887-09-11
A SagaciOus Colt.

Some time last Wednesday a stray
bullet, probably the result of an acct
dental shot, pierced one of the forelegs
Just above the fetlock, of valuable
year-old colt belonging to Mr.. Burr
Brown. DR.. Ferguson was called in,
and with the assistance of Mr.. Brown
put the leg in plaster mold, but with
all their care and skill the wound would
not heal. Early yesterday morning Mr..
Brown heard rafting of the blinds of
the window near where he was sleeping
and he was about to Jump up, grab q
revolver and shoot the burglar when he
heard the familiar whinner of his colt.
The animal had hobbled from his stall
in the stable to Mr.. Browns window,
probably TO call him. During the morn
ing the animals suffering was so great
that it became necessary to kill him.
Macon (Ga.,) Telegraph.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1887-09-11
Reynard Beaten by a Cat.

Mrs. James Hoffses, of North Waldo
boro, is the owner of cat, which had a
severe fight with a fox one day last
week. Mrs. Hotfses was standing in her
Westinghouse door, and saw fox
make his appearance from the woods
and come within rods of the house. AT
the same time the cat jumped from the
threshold of the door and the two had a
combat. The fox was determined to
master his prey, but the cat being a
large one and very knowing, the fox got
dis match. The cat overpoWered the
fox and followed him for some rods, but
the fox not being satisfied right about
face and made for his prey again. But
the cat being more fierce than ever made
the second attack, and this time the ami
NAL was glad to disappear in the woods
Mrs. HotfSes declares that she will keep
the cat as long as she Lves.-Thomasto
{ Me.) Herald.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1887-09-11
A Big Real Estate Boom.

The foreend of mighty big real es-
tate boom has struck this town, says the
Pig'0eed Banner. Old man Daggett sold
a corner lot yesterdayAfor $42. S. of it
cash down. Bud Dillon is putting up a
hen house and new back gate. sam
Shockly has traded his place on the
avenue FOR Zack Hills team OF black
mules. Zed Greenough is painting his
fence, and the Widow Peegy is putting
fly screens all over her house. CaGtain
Taylor sold block on B Street yester-
day for 500 10 company going into
the chicken industry. Things are look
ing up nightly and if the boom keeps
up this place will be made the county
seat this fall. Keep the ball a-roIling.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1887-09-11
The Parrot at Prayers.

John H. Arnold, of BalIston. has a
curiosity in the shape of parrot. Some
time ago it was noticed that the parrot
would try and follow Mr.. Arnold's little
girl when she said the Lords Prayer on
retiring at night. The bird has kept on
from night to night until he can repeat
it several times. But at no other time
of the day is 1t possible to get him to re
peat 1t, and no one can induce him to
repeat it more than once in the evening,
but Mr.. Arnold's daughter. We are in
formed that the parrot used to be verv
profane, but lately he has given up the
habit of using oaths.-Amsterdam Re
corder.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1887-09-11
STORIES ACOUT ANIMALS.
Hornets Kill a Horse.

DooLITTLE's MILLS, Ind, July 25.-
While Henry j. Doolittle was en- route
from Eckerty to his home, near this
place, to avoid rainstorm he ran into
an old school house, which stands by
the roadside, and led his horse in with
him. The old house had long been IN
used, and the tramping awakened a
nest of hornets. or bees, which had Quilt
in the garnet, and they attacked the
horse so viciousIy that he died within
one hour from the effects of the stings.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1887-09-11
NOTICE TO CREDITORS,
Estate of Mary Ann Hooper, deceased.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN BY THE
~ undersigned, Admin traitor OF the
estate of Mary Ann Hooper. deceased, to the
creditors of, and all persons having claims
against the said deceased, to exhibit them
with the necessary vouchers, within ten
months after the first publication of this
notice, to the said administrator at the Des-
eret National Bank, Salt Lake City, in the
County of Salt Lake
Dated at Salt Lake City, April 23d, 1887.
Administrator of the estate of Mary Ann
Hooper, deceased.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1887-09-11

If You are Losing Your Grip
try "Wells' Health Remover" Goes
direct to weak spots. For weak men,
delicate women.
Daily Republican., 1887-02-04
Congress.

10 the United States Senate on Thurs
d,y, Mr.. Evarts introduced bill for
the purchase OF John Erlcsson's Destroy
er, and ten enlarged steel vessels Of the
same type, for defending the harbors OF
the United States." it appropriatee
$l12, 900 aud $4,000 900 for these pur-
poses respectively. On motion OF Mr..
Ingalls,, the Pensions Committee was, by
. vote OF q to Cd, discharged from fur
ther consideration of the bill removing
the Limitation on applications for arrears
OF pen ms, and II was PLACED on the cal
endsr. The bill to prohibit members Of
Congress from acting as attorneys or en-
ployees for subsidized railroad companies
was then taken mp, and opposed by Mr.
Evarts. After an executive session the
Senate adjourned
In the House the duplicate engrosset
copy Of the Northern Pacific Land Gran
Forfeiture bill, requested from the Ser
| ate, was received. The Legislative Ap
preparation bill was reported and refer
red to the Committee OF the Whole. Tn
bill authorizing the appointment and pre-
scrlbing the compensation OF clerks t
Senators and Representatives who ar
not chairmen of committees was consid
cred, and laid on the table by vote @
| al to los. Pending consideration OF tn
Pleuro pneumonia bill, the House nd
| journed.
Daily Republican., 1887-02-04
THIRD EDITION.


The time OF the Levy Court was tai On
up yesterday principally in an exami.
nation Of the assessments. The follow
ing committee wss appointed to settle
with the county treasurer: Toy, Wter
aud McCrnckep; to settle with the poor
trustees. Shsllcross, Rothwell and
Roberts.
A couple Of hours In the afternoon
was spent In casousirg for tax colleo-
tore and other county tfficers. IL he
undefstood that Edward Hannah WAS
agreed upon for county treasurer; that
Patrick Neary and j. T. Diekey were
settled for collectors OF Wilmington,
and that all the pres employees at the
Court House were 20 be retained.
The CONTESTANTS for the Wilmington
collectorehips left out In the cold are
understood to have been Thomas II
Lally, Bernard j. Dcnaboe, William
Kyne ami Thomas O. Doud.
At to. days proceedings more cahcus'
ing was done, but the results we're not
made public TIE election Of officers
will take place next Tuesday. The toll
lowing resolution, offered by Mr.. Wier.
was adortsc:
WHEREAS, Much com plant has been
m ade by the { n GERS of the Court House
against the gro wing evil Of public sales
being held in The fror part ofthe CourI
House, ana while al uniting 10 certain
extent that the Court House Is publ,
property, yet we think that It should
not be used for the purposes mentioned
therefore,
Resolved, That the jsnitor be and h
10 hereby directed to notify the publi
that all public sales, except those tina
are by law provided for. are hereaete
prohibited in the Court House.
Daily Republican., 1887-02-04

Yesterday morning young mar
named Samuel Harris, who for the past
three months has been employed at the
Delaware Iron Works NJ New CASTLE,
was burned In suoh terrible manner
that his death resulted In fe " hours
afterwards. Young Harris was en-
ploy ed on the night shift, and while
waiting for . heat sat down and fell
asleep, when or Of the workmen light
cd q bunch Of cotton waste which he
held close to his facs. Some pieces Of
this burning waste fell on Harris shirt,
which rs 1t was saturated with oil
caught fire instantly, and b,azsi up in
his facs.
The flames awoke him, and as he
sprang up In dszsd condition he
started to run, which caused the Ere to
burn with still greater fierceness, and
in q moment he was developed In
flames. As soon as his fellow workmeD
compre hended the situation they started
after him, and upon overtaking him
succeeded in extinguishing she flames
but by that time the hair WAS burned
from his head, and the flesh or his face,
breast and aims was com plete!y roast
ed.
Drs. Black and Stewart were imme-
|dlate!y summoned and did all In their
power to ea,e his sufferings, but he con.
tin ued TO sink until about Q O'Clock
yesterday afternoon, when he expired.
Previous to his death the unfortunate
man said tina. he knew who had thrown
the FIRE on him, but that rs it was only
done as joke he would not dlsclos ne
his nAmo for fear of causing him trou.
BILE. Harris Was not married, but Leaves
q widowed mother.
Daily Republican., 1887-02-04
Receipt Of Money Acknowledged

Some time ago an appeal was made
to the hremen ali over this country for
assistance fer the tiremen OF Victoria.
Texas, whose bousss had been wrecked
by cy clone. Chisf Engineer Sweener
interested bimtelf IN the mattsr, and
received from the Friendship Reliance,
Fame, Pi 9hix and Washing on Com {.
psnies of this city Sli8, which he fcr-
warded 10 Chief e. 2ineer Hsaton Of
Victoria on January II. Yesterday he
received a copy OF the Victoria AdsU-
cate. dated January 20, In which the
receipt OF the money is ackn o ledgeu
and the thanks OF the department ten
dered 10 the companies In this city who
ResiEtcd thin.
Daily Republican., 1887-02-04
THEY WENT TO rdE tn EATRE.
On Their Rotarn Home They Fail r.
Pail Down the BLINDS.

On Their Rotarn Home They Fail r.
Pail Down the BLINDS.
Last plight young gentleman had
the exquisite pleasure OF accompanying
q sweet yonng elxteener to the theatre,
and on their return home the young
lady struck tragic position and ex
claimed in wild tone Maurice, do
you really love me?" and emb acing
him In her loving arms he ctied out,
"EllA, can you doubt me?" aud her
sweet, musicsI voice uttered, "from
the very frat tima laid my eyes on
you, . power Of love set me wild"
The truta Of the metter Is the young
gentleman took ad vantage of the g;eai
selling ont sale on the corner Of Fifth
and Market streets, and wore one OF
those great advertised satin lined Peru
Wan suits, shat only cost IS 81, worth
50 50, 81 d the appearance of the your 3
man with bis gentlemsnly behavior,
nearly go. her wild; they vemained
where pryips eyes were excluded fci
twenty six minutes, and then kissed
each other ard drp6rtsd. Meyers The
clothier has caused considerable hsp
piness since he has announced bis sell
ing out sale TO he public OF this city
and surrounding country Good enough
Meyers you deserve credit and dsserv,
10 be Der Gifted for our generosity.
Daily Republican., 1887-02-04
An About a WATCH.

s,me time aso colored man named
Richard White pawned watch to
Samuel Sapovits, a matchmaker At No.
4l7 West Front strest, for twenty eight
cents. In few days he went back
with the twenty. eight cents, which he
rendered sapovlts and demanded bis
watch, when he was informed that ID
had been cleaned and he could not have
II unless he paid 81 &C.
An alteration ersued between the
parties which ended In Sspovits hav
Ing the colored man arresscd and taken
before Squire O'Neill, who, as soon Is
We hid heard the facts, dismissed the
case. Sapovits then had . warrant is.
sued for White on . charge of mali.
cious mischief, and he war arrsiRned
before another Squire and ordered 10
pay fns and costs.
White, in retaliation, swore out q
warrant for Sspovits before Judge
Cnnmins on n charge Of com ni.ting ~
| assault on hun. The case was heard
this morning and dismissed for ii,
| want of cuff Client evidence.
Daily Republican., 1887-02-04

l. w. Stidham & Son. auctionsors,
FolG at public sale for A Fl, Tyson, at
Chester Pa, on Thursday, February 3,
horses s follows: $40, S2i7 500, S212,
$3.50, $500, 1902, s221 $500 $40 sos,
$245, S151, 500, Sl92 Sl73. So, sl97,
$3.50, $1S3 Average for the twenty oue
head, S203 Ct per head. Amount Of sal ,
"a, 277.
The same aucsior GERS sod at public
sale for Samuel Handy, BIsndywise
Hundred, on Thursday, February 81
cows as follows: $50, Sj1 SIS. $50,
$43. 50, S32, SOL, $40, S52, S38 50 $50
1858, 81, $50. $40. S72; average, SAC pei
Daily Republican., 1887-02-04
Good Prices for HoIses.

The sale of horses by A. II. Tyson at
Abbott's hotel, in Chester, on Thursday
afternoon was largely attended AID the
auctioneer, our neighbor Sddham, WAS
in the best possible bumor, as the bidding
was spirited, and The prices ranged from
$50 to $40. In knocking OF horses at
these figures, the auctioneer's counte-
nance was clothed IN smiles, and the
pocket of the owner also felt happy over
the prospect of a plethoric poke book.
Although several Wilmington men we're
present, 1t is needless to say that few II
any of them felt warranted in purehas
ing at the prevailing prices, thinking that
they might do better at the coming sales
OF W. c. Martin or Jester and Mcdaniel
of our cIty
Daily Republican., 1887-02-04
Tho Academy OF Music.

The engagement OF Dominick Murray
and his very excellent company 1T the
Academy OF Auaic this week has proved
grand success, and crowded houses
have been II, rule each night and good
sized audiences at the afternoon per-
fornapces. "R.c1ped from Sing Sing"
is not 9 blood and tnUuoer dime novel
drams, as many might suppose from
the title, but on the contrary is highly
interesting story, with living actors
and nothing im probable abost the entire
plot. Tue engagement will close to-
morrow night, and perform ances will
be given to night and to morrow after.
noon.
Next week Mckee Raj kin will appear
for the first three afternoons and even.
ings in his celebrated character OF Sandy
MCGEE In 1.-The Danites," ami the latter
part of the week IN 40" This will be
he first time Mr.. Rankin and his con-.
Iany have ever played to cheap prices
Daily Republican., 1887-02-04

Miss Ada M, the daughter Of George
W. Goodnow, was united In marriage
last evening to Mr.. George W. McFer.
rem, ct the residence of the brides par
ents, No. 1000 Pine street, BY the Rev.
George 4. Kramer, who came from
Brooklyn, N. y, for the express pur-
pose Of performing the csrt mony. As
the bride and groom entered the pArlor
Q wedding march WAS performed on the
organ by Miss Mary Turner. The cere-
mony ~ performed BY the Rev. Mr..
Kramer was beautiful and impressive,
end at the close the newly married
couple were surrounded by friend Q, y no
tendered their congratulations and best
wishes for their future happiness. TneIe
friends Of the contracting parties pres
most brilliant that has ever taken plscs
in the eastern part OF the city.
An abundant supply OF refreshments,
consisting Of lee cream, cake, lemon
Ade and fruit was served, aud after full
Justice had been done to the many good
things the company retired to the par
lors, where they were on teftainod with
some excellent music BY Miss Matte
Sheppard on tae organ and Mr.. John
Colison with o harmon ioA. the bride
received a large number o. presents, in
Guiding q fne antique oak cham Der eel
from her parents, . wicker rocker
silver butter dishes, q Are oil painting
vases. glass ware, table linen, towel,
and host of other useful and oInamen
tai articles.
Toward midnight the gnests tool
their departure, and tho bride aDt
groom proceeded in . carriage to theil
| future home ut No 233 Market street
which had been completely furnished
and In read iness for them. The farnil,
| wish 1t stated that no cake will bs sen
out, but that all friends OF the bride
or hor plreuis, are invited to call al
Mr.. Goodnow's resIder os, Tenth and
i Pine streets.
Daily Republican., 1887-02-04
A Hunting Party.

John Man owe and Philip Sinr, OF
this city have been engaged the past
few days IN scnnrlng through the woods
in the app r. ction OF cur county and
have conc ud"d thst the reporte In re-
gard to WHO animal proving around
are not warranted, Mt least they cou d
find no trace OF il. Tu.y propose, how
ever, 10 make another excursion TO the
woods la Peucader Hundred In few
days, and see 4 they can capture the
varmint. II any one can give iniorma
ton In regard TO IL a favor VII be con-
ierred by sendios II to this ntfica.